The list of 2026 purchase awards now includes: Any additions will be added to this post when available
Snowy Owl (any size) – JD Irving Ltd. purchase award for $1500
A Pair of Olive Sided Flycatchers – JD Irving Ltd purchase award for $1500. These flycatchers are seen as an indicator species of a healthy forest.
Santa – Susan Lister purchase award for $300. An 8″ carving with animated open eyes.
Any Whale – NBWA purchase award for $350, to be used as the raffle carving in 2027
All carvers are eligible to enter carvings for consideration in purchase award competitions. For all entries in purchase award competitions there is an additional registration charge of $5 for Novice and Intermediate entries and $10 for Advanced and Masters entries. This charge is not reflected on the registration page, but will be added during on-site registration.
It should be noted that while companies/individuals have offered purchase awards, they are not obligated to purchase a carving if they feel that there is no carving that meets their expectation. This is rare, but is always a possibility.